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Relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana continues to support the poor in the region
Chandigarh, April 30,2020
Relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana continues to support the poor in the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. To protect the interest of the poor during and after the lockdown, a Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana was announced by the Government of India last month. As part of this, free food grains and cash payment have been provided to women, poor senior citizens and farmers. The beneficiaries in the region have shown satisfaction with the help provided under the package as well as awareness on COVID-19.
A number of women in Mewat District of Haryana have received Rs 500 each in their Jan Dhan accounts under the relief package which comes as a respite to them during these lockdown days. Similarly, Sushila from Rewari district in Haryana also confirmed receiving money in her Jan Dhan account, while expressing a sense of relief. A housewife from the Haryana, Kamla said that she has received a free gas cylinder under PM Ujjwala Yojana and it is a great help from the Government especially for women. She also said that she has received ration and appreciated these steps taken by the Government.
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Ambika Kumari from Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh said that the money she received in her Jan Dhan account under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojna has come as a big respite in these difficult times. While replying to questions on COVID-19, she also said wearing mask and practicing physical distancing can help in avoiding COVID-19.
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Om Prakash, a farmer from Jhajjar district in Haryana said that PM-KISAN is a good scheme for the farmers. While expressing his gratitude to the Government of India for receiving Rs 2000 in his account he said that he is taking all the precautions while working. Champa Devi, a farmer from Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, said that she used the money received under PM-KISAN to purchase seeds and was exuding happiness.
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These steps are in a series of several measures taken by the Government to bring relief to the people during the lockdown period. Leveraging the use of technology, AarogyaSetu app was also launched which uses cutting edge Bluetooth technology, algorithms and artificial intelligence which enable people to assess themselves the risk of their catching the Corona Virus infection.
Prime Minister's Office
The connectivity between Panjim to Vasco will provide relief to the people as well as promote tourism: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on the construction of National Waterways-68 that has reduced the distance between Panjim to Vasco in Goa by 9 Kms and the journey can now be completed in just 20 minutes. Earlier Panjim to Vasco distance was approx 32 kms and travel time was approx 45 minutes.
Responding to the tweet threads by Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Tourism, Shri Shripad Y. Naik, Shri Narendra Modi said that this connectivity between Panjim to Vasco in Goa will provide relief to the people as well as promote tourism.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“पंजिम से वास्को के बीच इस कनेक्टिविटी से लोगों को राहत मिलने के साथ-साथ पर्यटन को भी बढ़ावा मिलेगा।”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates States/UTs Leadership Meeting of Indian Red Cross Society
Sewa and Sahyog are part of our legacy, integral part of our Sanskar; They also define motto of Red Cross Society: Dr Mansukh mandaviya
“IRCS needs to move with times to refine and redefine itself to reach the widest population through innovative and collaborative ventures”
“Sewa and Sahyog are part of our legacy, and they form an integral part of our Sanskar. These also underline and define the motto of Indian Red Cross Society which is known for its work to help and aid humanity in times of need and emergencies”. This was stated by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chairman, IRCS as he inaugurated the States/UTs Leadership Meeting of Indian Red Cross Society , here today. The purpose of the two-day Chitan Shivir is to discuss ways and means to improve functioning of IRCS. State Red Cross Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, Secretaries and other dignitaries from IRCS participated in the meeting.
Congratulating IRCS for its commendable work, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stated that “Red Cross is identified with hope and “Asha” for people. It epitomises credibility and assured presence”. At the same time he cautioned that if IRCS does not keep pace with changing times, its relevance and identity may be lost. “IRCS needs to introspect on its strengths and weakness, and chart an action plan on how does it redefine itself to embrace the changing role with time. This may need deep diving into structural and organisational structures, attention of discipline in working of IRCS regional centres, transparency in appointments, better grievance redressal mechanisms, better utilisation of digital technology for people- centered activities among other things”, he noted.
Speaking on the advancements in India’s healthcare facilities which were witnessed recently during the Covid pandemic, the Union Minister stated that, “We are always fascinated with the healthcare models of other countries but COVID showed the strength of our system and exposed the weaknesses of even advanced countries. India not only managed COVID with successful regional models, but provided international support to many countries through drugs and vaccines under Vaccine Maitri. It is commendable that our medicines did not falter on quality and nor did we exploit the situation with higher prices. This reflects our deep adherence to the philosophy of Vasudeva Kutumbakam”, he stressed.
Dr Mandaviya invited suggestions from the participants on taking up unique ventures and expanding the ambit of operations of IRCS. The participants openly shared their thoughts on best practices and innovative endeavours.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
TOPS Development athletes set for competition in Khelo India Youth Games Madhya Pradesh
The Khelo India Youth Games in Madhya Pradesh starting January 30 will see multiple Target Olympic Podium Scheme  Development athletes taking to the field. This elevates the magnitude of the games as the TOPS athletes, who are international achievers already, will inspire the grassroots level athletes to up the ante and provide a tough contest.
Close to a total of 6000 athletes are set for competition that will take place in 8 cities of Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Mandla, Khargone , Balaghat and in New Delhi.
The Khelo India Youth Games will feature a total of 27 disciplines; water sports being included for the first time in the history of the games. Water sports disciplines like Canoe Slalom, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rowing will also feature alongside the usual sports and the indigenous games. Fencing is also being included.
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme, launched in 2014 under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , Government of India, has been a professional setup to provide holistic support to all athletes. The scheme provides personalized coaching support to the athletes from the best global coaches, International training sessions, visa facilitation support as well as top-of-line research support to track opponent performances.
The chief objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance and other help to athletes in their pursuit of medals in the Olympics and other international sporting events. In 2020, the TOPS Development was launched as well to produce Olympic winners in 2028 targeting children as young as 10 – 12 years.
This edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will feature athletes taking part in the U-18 age category. The list of TOPS Development athletes listed to participate:
Archery
Bishal Changmai – Maharashtra
Manjiri Alone – Maharashtra
Ridhi – Haryana
Table Tennis
Payas Jain – Delhi
Yashaswini Ghorpade - Karnataka
Swimming
Apeksha Fernandes – Maharashtra
Ridhima Veerendrakumar – Karnataka
Fencing
Shreya Gupta  – Jammu and Kashmir
Weightlifting
Akanksha Vyavahare – Maharashtra
Markio Tario – Arunachal Pradesh
Boni Mangkhya – Rajasthan
Badminton
Unnati Hooda - Haryana
Shooting
Shiva Narwal  - Haryana
Tejaswani  - Haryana
Nischal  – Haryana
Ministry of Railways
INTENSIVE CLEANLINESS DRIVE BY ECoR TO MARK SWACHHATA PAKHWADA
In response to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's call for a Nationwide Cleanliness Drive on 1st October 2023, whole the Nation enthusiastically participated in the 'Shramdaan for Cleanliness' program as part of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' Campaign to mark Swachhata Pakhwada. Hon’ble PM in last September 2023 also announced to conduct Mega Cleanliness Drive to mark the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti with a slogan 'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' Campaign by people from all walks of life to give tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation.
To mark the occasion, Indian Railways also conducted Mega Campaign all over its network where Railwaymen, their family members, Passengers, Rail Users were participated.
In view of the above, East Coast Railway also conducted massive cleanliness drive all over its jurisdiction by involving its three Railway Division i.e. Waltair, Khurda Road and Sambalpur including its production Units and other Railway establishments.
ECoR General Manager Shri Manoj Sharma led the team at Bhubaneswar Railway Station where a numbers of Railway Employees participated in the Cleanliness drive. A Nukkad Natak was also performed to aware the passengers about the cleanliness by East Coast Railway Womens Welfare Organisation.
Additional General Manager Shri Sharad Kumar Srivastava also led the team at Cuttack Railway Station. Divisional Railway Managers and Additional Divisional Railway Managers were also led the team at their respective Divisions.
Apart from the above, a 14-minute Miracle Cleanliness Drive was also launched to clean all Vande Bharat Express trains at various nominated Stations. Howrah-Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express was also nominated in this programme and got for the next journey in just 13 minutes. Divisional Railway Manager Khurda Road led the team at Puri Railway Station to mark the 14 Minute Miracle Cleanliness Drive.
The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on 2nd October 2014 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti that commemorate birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi also known as Mahatma, Bapu or Father of the Nation. In 2021, PM Modi introduced the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 on October 1 in the year 2021 with the objective of making all Indian cities 'Garbage Free' and 'Water Secure.' It serves as a forerunner to the 'Swachhata Pakhwada - Swachhata Hi Seva' 2023 campaign.
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GRSE Pays Interim Dividend of Rs. 56.70 crores for FY 2021-22 Hands Over Dividend Cheque to Government of India
Kolkata; April 01, 2022
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.  has paid an interim dividend of Rs. 56.70 crores for FY 2021-22 to its shareholders. The Interim Dividend Cheque amounting to Rs. 42,24,39,138/- as the government’s share was handed over to the Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh by Shri P R Hari, Chairman and Managing Director , GRSE Kolkata, yesterday in New Delhi. Dr Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary; Shri Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary ; Shri Surendra Prasad Yadav, Joint Secretary  and Shri RK Dash, Director , GRSE were also present on the occasion. .
GRSE has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 4.95 per equity share of Rs.10 for FY 21-22 against Rs.3.85 in FY 20-21, reflecting a remarkable increase of 28.57 %. GRSE has been consistent in paying dividend to the shareholders and has done so every year for the last 28 years. The company has strong order book position of Rs 24,605 Crs. as on 31 Dec 21.
PIB Headquarters
Arulmozhi Saravanan, woman entrepreneur whose thermoflasks PMO ordered via GeM, meets PM in Madurai
It is a story that the Prime Minister has mentioned - partly - many times, from structured speeches, to informal conversations, to his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat.
Here is the whole story.
The story of a woman entrepreneur, who was trying to supplement her family income.
The Union Government launched the Mudra Yojana, for small entrepreneurs to get loans without collateral. She applied and obtained a Mudra Loan for her business - which was to supply simple goods and products to government offices.
She learnt of the Government e-Marketplace , and registered on it.
One day in 2017, browsing the GeM site, she noticed that the Prime Minister's Office was interested in purchasing a few thermoflasks, which she could supply. She responded, and soon PMO confirmed the order. The flasks were supplied, and the payment made.
Technology had empowered Arulmozhi Saravanan, a small entrepreneur from Madurai, to notice a requirement that the Prime Minister's Office had, match it against what she could supply, and complete the sale. She shared the story so far, with Modi, through a letter. Modi mentioned it on Mann Ki Baat in mid 2017.
Thereafter, by supplying products to various offices, her business grew.
Recently she wrote to the Prime Minister again, informing him of the updates in her business, and the transformation in her life.
She once used firewood for cooking. Now she uses a gas cylinder.
The turnover of her enterprise has crossed one crore rupees in the current financial year.
Soon, she plans to give up her cooking gas subsidy. Next on the agenda, will be a home loan.
And it all started with an order of 234 rupees on GeM !
She learnt that the PM would be visiting Madurai. She met him today.
Arulmozhi says that her experience using GeM makes her believe that it is a great platform for Government offices to save public money.
For her, GeM is now not just a means to a business. She describes it as a service to the nation.
She also says that doing business has become even easier after GST implementation.
From Mudra, to GeM to GST - Arulmozhi is just one illustration of how Government's reforms are working on the ground, to ease the lives of people.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
MoS Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar meets German Minister Mr. Wolfgang Tiefensee
Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar today held a bilateral meeting with the German delegation led by Minister of Economic Affairs, Science and Digital Society of the Free State of Thuringia, Germany Mr. Wolfgang Tiefensee.
Stating that the collaboration between both the Nations is crucial particularly in the area of Green Hydrogen, Shri Gurjar asserted that India looks forward to working with Germany on various aspects of Green Hydrogen to realize its true potential for energy security.
The meeting assumes significance as India & Germany are working to strengthen their cooperation in the areas of research and development mainly in exploring alternate EV Battery Chemistries such as Sodium Ion, Aluminium-Air, etc and creating a robust Supply chain of rare earth mineral such as Nickel, cobalt.
Both the Nations also seek to establish an Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force to strengthen mutual cooperation in production, utilization, storage and distribution of green hydrogen through building enabling frameworks for projects, regulations and standards, trade and joint research and development  projects.
Ministry of Textiles
Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years:
Committee to submit final report within 45 days from the day of constitution
The Government has constituted a Committee headed by Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India  New Delhi, yesterday, in pursuance of the announcement made on the occasion of National Handloom Day on 7th August 2021 for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years. The Committee with following composition is constituted to suggest a roadmap to achieve these targets:
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Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI, New Delhi, Chairman
Members
- Dr. Sudha Dhingra, Professor, NIFT, New Delhi
- Ms. Shefali Vaidya, Freelance writer, Pune
- Ms. Anagha Gaisas, Owner, M/s Saudamini Handlooms, Pune
- Sh. Suket Dhir, Fashion Designer, New Delhi
- Sh. Sunil Alagh, MD, M/s SKA Advisors Pvt. Ltd. & Former MD and CEO M/s Britannia Industries Ltd., Mumbai
- Dr. K.N. Prabhu. M/s Paradigm International, Karur
- Sh. Hetal R. Mehta, Chairman, Science Engineering & Science Engineering & Technological Upliftment Foundation , Surat
Zonal Directors, Sh. Manoj Jain and Sh. S. Bandyopadhyay will be associated with the Committee to facilitate in providing necessary inputs.
The Terms of Reference of the Committee are as follows:
- To suggest the strategy and policy framework for doubling the production and for improving the quality of handloom products with the aim of enhancing income of the weavers.
- To suggest ways for partnering and collaboration of handloom weavers agencies with the designers, buying houses and institutions, organizations and exporters.
- To suggest measures for quadrupling exports of Handloom products.
- To suggest the ways and means for improving the marketing of handloom products in domestic market.
- To suggest the measure for improving the input supplies 
The Committee shall be paid TA/DA for need based travel in the country. The Committee shall submit its preliminary recommendations within 30 days and final report within 45 days from the day of constitution the Committee.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah holds review meeting on security situation in Jammu & Kashmir
Directs coordinated action by security forces to eliminate terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir
To fulfill Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a prosperous and peaceful Jammu & Kashmir security forces should ensure zero cross-border infiltration to wipe out terrorism in the Union Territory
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah held a review meeting in New Delhi today on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha, the National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, the Chief of Army Staff, senior officials of the Government of India and the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
Shri Amit Shah directed security forces and the police to conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations pro-actively. He said to fulfill Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a prosperous and peaceful Jammu & Kashmir, security forces should ensure zero cross-border infiltration to wipe out terrorism in the Union Territory.
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Ministry of Defence
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses Renamed as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
The Government has decided to rename 'The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses'  as ‘Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies andAnalyses’. The decision has been taken to honour the commitment and legacy of late Manohar Parrikar. It will align the vision and aspiration of the premier defence Institute with the contribution of the former Raksha Mantri and Padma Bhushan awardee.
Raksha Mantri chairs the Executive committee of the lnstitute's society.
An epitome of integrity and dedication in public life, throughout his career, late Manohar Parrikar showed a tremendous fighting spirit, taking on the odds with fearlessness. He was Raksha Mantri from November 9, 2014 –March 14, 2017 and steered the Ministry through the tough challenges of attackslike Pathankot and Uri and responded to these with exemplary boldness.
When late Manohar Parrikar was Raksha Mantri, India witnessed a series of decisions that enhanced India's security capacities, boosted indigenous defence production and bettered the lives of ex-servicemen. His biggest contribution was towards the implementation of long-standing One Rank One Pension  demand for the Armed Forces. He initiated major military reforms with the objective of having better teeth-to-tail ratio by setting up an expert committee under Lt Gen  DB Shekatkar for enhancing combat capability and rebalancing defence expenditure.
An autonomous body under Ministry of Defence, IDSA was established as a registered society in New Delhi in 1965, dedicated to objective research and policy relevant studies on all aspects of defence and security. Its aim is to promote national and international security through the generation and dissemination of knowledge on defence and security-related issues. To achieve its goals, the institute undertakes scholarly research, policy-oriented research, dissemination of research findings, training and capacity building and public education.
The IDSA has a well-qualified multi-disciplinary research faculty drawn from academia, defence forces etc., representing a diversity of views. Research at the Institute is driven by a comprehensive agenda and the need to provide impartial analyses and policy recommendations. Since its inception, IDSA has served as a forum to debate important aspects of national and international security. The institute conducts several national and international conferences every year and regularly holds round tables and workshops on important developments.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Shipping waives waterways usage charges to promote Inland water transport
The eco-friendly and cheaper mode of transport will promote ease of doing business: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Ministry of Shipping has decided to waive waterway usage charges with immediate effect considering the Government of India’s vision to promote inland waterways as a supplementary, eco-friendly and cheaper mode of transport. The charges are waived initially for three years.
Union Minister of State for Shipping  Shri Mansukh Mandaviya said that currently only 2% of total cargo traffic moves through waterways. Decision of waiving waterway charges will attract the industries to use the national waterways for their logistical needs. As the mode of transport is eco-friendly and cheaper, it will not only reduce the burden on other transport modes but also promote the ease of doing business the Minister added.
Water usage charge was applicable on use of all the national waterways by vessels. It was a hindrance in administration of traffic movement and collection of traffic data. Presently, Inland Waterways Authority of India  levies the waterway usage charges at a rate of Rs 0.02 per gross registered tonnage  per kilometer for plying of Inland cargo vessels and Rs. 0.05 per gross registered tonnage  per kilometer for plying of Cruise vessels on national waterways.
The decision is estimated to increase the inland waterway traffic movement to 110MMT in 2022-23 from 72MMTin 2019-20. It will benefit the economic activities and development in the region.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
129.54 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 93,733; lowest in 555 days
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.27%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.36%; Highest since March 2020
9,525 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,40,89,137
8,439 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 65 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 24 days
65.06 cr Total Tests conducted so far